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International House at Weaver Hall
Overview
The International House at Weaver Hall is a multicultural learning community in a residential setting which houses up to 70 international students from UF exchange programs around the world. International exchange students are paired with American roommates to share cultural experiences and practice language skills.
In addition to enhancing interactions and multicultural experiences between international and US students, the International House program strives to create an environment where informal interactions between residents, staff, and faculty are encouraged. The goal is to bring learning to a more personal level and to reach beyond the scope of what is offered in the classroom.
See the Guide to Gator Life created especially for International House residents. This guide will help you navigate the International House, the UF campus, and the greater Gainesville community.
About Weaver Hall
Weaver Hall is co-ed by floor and each floor has common bathroom facilities, a floor lounge, and a kitchen. Also part of the International House is newly renovated commons area space including a community kitchen, lounge/study area, large-screen TV, and office space for UF International Center (UFIC) and international student organizations.
Weaver is conveniently located near the Gator Corner Dining Center, Graham Oasis convenience store and Boar’s Head Sub Shop & Grille, J. Wayne Reitz Student Union, and all UF sports facilities. Click here to find Weaver Hall and other campus landmarks on the UF campus map.
For Fall Semester, there are 36 air-conditioned spaces available for female international students and 31 spaces for male international students.
Program Goals
- Provide a high quality residential program intended to enhance the interactions and multicultural experiences of international and US students.
- Create an environment that invites opportunities for informal interactions between residents, staff, and faculty.
- Assist international students in their transition to our University community, Gainesville, and the US culture.
- Encourage US students with an interest in studying abroad to actively experience a multicultural living and learning community.
- Promote an understanding of various cultural values, difference, and similarities in diverse societies.
- Promote intercultural awareness to the greater campus community
How Do I Apply?
International Exchange students should complete and return the Student Housing Interest Form by the deadline noted below, to the UFIC. UFIC staff select international students to live in the International House at Weaver Hall and will place students either in single or double rooms (typically the oldest students are placed in single rooms).
Once selected by the UFIC, Housing application and contract materials will be sent to participating students by the UFIC. A $25 nonrefundable application processing fee and $200 advance rent payment will be due by the deadline noted below. Payment must be made via check or money order payable to University of Florida in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank.
The housing contract is a legal contract. Students attending the University of Florida will not be able to cancel the housing contract once it is signed and returned.
For US students: during your selection date and time, you will login to the myHousing Portal (located at my.housing.ufl.edu) to select a room. On the left side of the screen, you will select the Room Signup option. Simply indicate International House at Weaver Hall as your choice of Building, and then find an available room. For more information about room selection, visit: http://www.housing.ufl.edu/liveon/roomselection.php
Important Dates
- See the online calendar
Rental Rates
- Available on our website
Packing List
- For what to bring with you see the list.
Weaver International House "Recycling" Program
Knowing that most international students cannot bring everything they might need for the semester or year, the Weaver International House sponsors a "recycling" program at the end of each semester to collect items that future students may need during their stay on campus. Available items may include: sheets, comforters, pillows, hangers, pots, pans, dishes, cups, eating and cooking utensils, desk lamps, alarm clocks, as well as a few refrigerators*, microwave ovens, and other small electrical appliances. These items are available on a first-come, first-served basis. When you arrive, ask your Resident Assistant (RA) about items you would like to borrow and they will check on the availability.
*NOTE: There are no refrigerators in floor lounges. Students need to make provisions for perishable foods.
Guidelines for Community Living
The University establishes Community Standards to inform students of their responsibilities and to promote and maintain an atmosphere conducive to community living. Examples of Community Standards are: per state law, no smoking is allowed in or within 50ft of any university facility including residence halls and students must be 21 years of age or older to possess or consume alcoholic beverages.
For more information please see the Community Standards.
Various International House Event Photos
- International Food Festival (Spring 2008)
